​The Increase in Life Expectancy Since 1900 Is Due Mostly

question 67

Multiple Choice

​The increase in life expectancy since 1900 is due mostly to

• A) ​decreases in cancer deaths.
• B) ​the conquest of influenza.
• C) ​major lifestyle changes.
• D) ​none of these factors.

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